Massimo Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Massimo Restaurant, located in Providence, Rhode Island. This Italian bar offers a variety of dishes with vegan and vegetarian options, taking reservations and offering takeout. The starters include Ribollita Traditional Tuscan Stew, Antipasto selection, Calamari Fritti, and more. Sandwiches and pizzas like Margherita and Gorgonzola & Fig are available. Pasta lovers can indulge in dishes like Short Rib Gnocchi, Four Cheese Gnocchi, and Ricotta Ravioli. Customers praise the attentive service, delicious food, and extensive gluten-free options. The ambiance is described as classy and upscale, with a vintage vibe downstairs. An exceptional wine list and creative cocktails enhance the dining experience at Massimo Restaurant. The restaurant also provides various convenient amenities like free valet parking, gender-neutral restrooms, and QR code menus for a modern touch.
Starters, Sides & Bread
Ribollita
Traditional Tuscan Stew of Slow Cooked Cannelini Beans, Kale, Focaccia Croutons
Antipasto
Chefs Selection of Meats + Cheeses, Marinated Vegetables, Olives, Crostini
Calamari Fritti
Point Judith Calamari, Tomatoes, Pepper Rings, Arugula, Spicy Lemon Aioli
Charred Octopus
Charred Octopus, Gigante Beans, Tomato, Chourizo Mostarda
Burrata with Prosciutto
Mozzarella with a Creamy Curd Center, Prosciutto di Parma, Roasted Peppers
Eggplant Parmigiana App
Layered Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Sauce
Mussels Arrabbiata
Farm raised P.E.I Mussels, Nduja, Tomato Sea Broth, Roasted Garlic, Spicy Calabrian Chillies, Grilled Rustic Bread
Meatballs (3)
Insalata Mista
Farm Salad of Mixed Greens, Garden Vegetables, Shaved Grana Padano, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar, Shaved Grana Padano, Focaccia Crisp, Anchovy
Spinach Salad
Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Pancetta, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Arugula Salad
Wild Baby Arugula, Prosciutto di Parma, Pickled Red Onions, Shaved Grana Padano, Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower, Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, Caramelized Onion, Bread Crumbs
Potato Cakes (2)
Crispy Fontina Potato Cakes
Focaccia Bread
Italian Bread with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Herbs
Gluten Free Rolls (3)
Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Garlic, EVOO
Side Risotto
Margherita Pizza
Crushed Piennolo, Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil
Gorgonzola and Fig Pizza
Black Mission Figs, Gorgonzola, Prosciutto di Parma, Caramelized Onions, Balsamic, Arugula
Meatball Sub
House Made Meatballs with Fontina and San Marzano Sauce on a 12 inch Fresh Baked Sub Roll. Served with Fries
Eggplant Sub
House Made Eggplant Parmigiano with Mozzarella and San Marzano Sauce on a 12 inch Fresh Baked Sub Roll. Served with Fries
Chicken Parmesan Sub
Breaded and Pan Fried Chicken with Mozzarella and San Marzano Sauce on a 12 inch Fresh Baked Sub Roll. Served with Fries
Chicken Panini
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Pesto Genovese, Balsamic
Sandwiches & Pizza
Pastas
Short Rib Gnocchi
Slow Braised Pulled Short Rib Ragu tossed with Potato Dumplings, Parmigiano
Gnocchi Sorentina
House Made Potato Dumplings, Four Cheeses, Pomodorini Tomatoes, Cream
Four Cheese Gnocchi
House Made Potato Dumplings, Four Cheeses, Pomodorini Tomatoes, Cream
Ziti Rigati Marinara
Housemade San Marzano Marinara
Ziti Rigati del Cardinale
Tomato Cream Sauce, Pecorino
Fusilli Ragu
Fusilli Pasta with Meatballs Topped with Ricotta
Fettucine Bolognese
Slow Braised Veal, Beef and Pork Ragu, Pecorino Romano
Frutti di Mare
Shrimp, Octopus, Calamari in a Tomato Sea Broth with Linguine
Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa
Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Local Sausage, Garlic, EVOO, Pecorino RomanoAvailable with Impossible Vegan Sausage
Lasagna
Ricotta Ravioli
San Marzano Marinara, Pomodorini Tomatoes, Garlic, EVOO, Torn Basil
Shrimp Risotto
Gulf Shrimp, Mascarpone Risotto, House Roasted Cherry Tomatoes,English Peas
Scallop Risotto
Sea Scallops, Butternut Squash Risotto, Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Pancetta
Branzino
Mediterranean Sea Bass, Fresh Lemon, Capers, Fresh Oregano,Haricot Vert, Calabrian Chili with Garlic and EVOO
Salmon
Faroe Islands Salmon, Seasonal Vegetable Fregola, Roasted Pepper Aioli
Statler Chicken Breast
Statler Chicken Breast, Baby Artichokes, Broccoli Rabe, Cherry Tomatoes,Fontina Potato Cake, Lemon & White Wine
Pollo al Limone
Chicken Breast, Lemon, White Wine and Capers
Chicken Parmigiano
Breaded and Pan-Fried, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Ziti Rigati
Veal Chop Parmigiano
Breaded and Pan-Fried, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Ziti Rigati
Veal Tenderloin
Pan Seared, Veal Tenderloin, Cipollini Onion Demi Glace, Charred Scallions,Whipped Potatoes
Duck Confit
House Cured Duck Confit, Fig Walnut & Mascarpone Ravioli, Truffle Honey
Pork Chop
Grilled Pork Chop, Spicy Caramelized Figs, Gnocchi tossed with Brown Butter and Roasted Cauliflower
Filet Mignon
8 oz Filet Mignon, Demi Glaze, Whipped Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe, Crispy Shallots
Chicken Marsala
Roasted Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Demi-Glace, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Entres
Dessert
Cannoli Trio
Sweet Ricotta Cream with Chocolate Chips, Crushed Pistachio and Candied Orange
Cannolo
Traditional Cannolo, House Made Cream, Chocolate Chips, Crushed Pistachios Candied Orange
GF Cannolo
Traditional Cannolo, House Made Cream, Chocolate Chips, Crushed Pistachios Candied Orange
GF Lava Cake
Warm Molten Chocolate Cake
Tiramisu
Espresso Soaked Ladyfingers ad Mascarpone
Bread Pudding
House Made Golden Raising Bread Pudding
GF Cheesecake
New York Style Cheesecake, Amarena Wild Cherries
Vanilla Gelato
Pistachio Gelato
Chocolate Gelato
Caramel Gelato
Lemons Sorbet
Olive Oil Cake
GF Ribolita Toscana
Neapolitan Stew of Slow Cooked Cannellini Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Ditalini Pasta
GF Octopus
Charred Octopus, Gigante Beans, Tomato, Chorizo Mostarda
GF Calamari
Point Judith Calamari, Semi-dried Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Spicy Pepper Rings, Arugula, Spicy Lemon Aioli
GF Mussels
Farm raised P.E.I. Mussels, Nduja, Tomato Sea Broth, Roasted Garlic, Spicy Calabrian Chillies, GFGrilled Rustic Bread
GF Burrata
Mozzarella with a Creamy Curd Center, Prosciutto di Parma, Roasted Peppers
GF Antipasto
Selection of Meats + Cheeses, Marinated Vegetables, Itrani Olives, GFCrostini
GF Antipasto
GF Insalata
GF Mista
Farm Salad of Mixed Greens, Garden Vegetables, Shaved Grana Padano, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
GF Caesar
Classic Caesar, Parmesan Cheese, GFCroutons, White Anchovy
GF Rucola
Wild Baby Arugula, Prosciutto di Parma, Pickled Red Onions, Shaved Grana Padano, Lemon Vinaigrette
GF Spinach
Baby Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Pancetta, Balsamic Vinaigrette
GF Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower, Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, Caramelized Onion,Bread Crumbs
GF Broccoli Rabe
Roasted Garlic, EVOO
GF Escarole
Braised Escarole, Itrani Olives, Garlic, EVOO
GF Whipped Potatoes
Buttery Mashed Potatoes
GF Artichokes
Baby Artichokes, Crushed Pistachio, Golden Raisins, Calabrian Chili Aioli
GF Contorni
GF Pasta
GF Carbonara
Guanciale, Raw Farm Eggs, Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper, Rigatoni
GF Bolognese
Slow Braised Beef, Veal & Pork Ragu, Pecorino Romano, Rigatoni
GF Pink Sauce
San Marzano Tomato Pink Sauce, Pecorino Romano, Rigatoni Add Chicken 3 || Sausage 3
GF Short Rib Gnocchi
Slow Braised Pulled Short Rib Ragu tossed with Potato Dumplings, Parmigiano Reggiano
GF Four Cheese Gnocchi
House-Made Potato Dumplings, Four Cheeses, Pomodorini Tomatoes, Baked in Clay Add Chicken 3 || Sausage 3
GF Vongole
Local Little Neck Clams, Garlic, EVOO, Parsley, Rigatoni
GF Al Nero
R.I. Lobster, English Peas, Seasonal Mushrooms, Lobster Cream, Toasted Bread Crumbs
GF Fruitti di Mare
Gulf Shrimp, Sea Scallops, P.E.I. Mussels, Local Little Neck Clams, Mediterranean Octopus, Point Judith Calamari, Tomato Sea Broth
GF Shrimp Risotto
Gulf Shrimp, Mascarpone Risotto, Sun-dried Tomatoes, English Peas
GF Branzino
Filet of Mediteranean Seabass, Black Beluga Lentils, Roasted Cauliflower, Lemon, EVOO, Capers, Fresh Oregano
GF Salmon
Faroe Islands Salmon, Black Risotto, Baby Carrots, Roasted Pepper Aioli
GF Scallop Risotto
Sea Scallops, Butternut Squash Risotto, Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta
GF Pesce
GF Carne
GF Chicken Piccata
Chicken Breast, Lemon, White Wine and Capers, Haricot Vert, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
GF Duck
House Cured Duck Confit, Gnocchi, Sage Cream, Truffle Honey
GF Chicken Parmesan
Breaded and Pan-Fried Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Penne
GF Veal Parmesan
Breaded and Pan-Fried Veal Chop, Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Penne
GF Pork Chop
Grilled Pork Chop, Spicy Caramelized Figs, Gnocchi tossed with Brown Butter and Roasted Tricolored Cauliflower
GF Veal Tenderloin
Veal Tenderloin wrapped with Prosciutto di Parma, Sage, Cipollini Onion Demi, Charred Scallions, Whipped Potatoes
GF Filet Mignon
8oz Filet Mignon, Whipped Potatoes, Broccolini, Demi Glace
Marinara Sauce Quart
Ragu Sauce Quart
Bolognese Sauce Quart
Pink Sauce Quart
Sauces and Oil
To Go Cocktails
Italian Old Fashion
Bulliet Rye. Montenegro Amaro. Luxardo Cherry. Aromatic Bitters
Purple Rain
Blueberry & Pineapple Infused Tequila. House-Made Sour. Cinnamon Agave
Spicy Margarita
Jalapeno Infused Lunazul Tequila. Lime. Agave.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol. Prosecco. Soda Water
Red Sangria
Red Wine. Triple Sec. Peach Schnapps. Brandy. Pineapple & Orange Juice
White Sangria
White Wine. Triple Sec. Peach Schnapps. Brandy. Pineapple & Orange Juice
Pineapple Doli
Pineapple Infused Orange Vodka
Beers for the Kitchen. CHEERS
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger-ale
Shirley Temple
Lemonade
Soft Drinks
Family Style Menu (Serves about 10)
FS Insalata Mista
Mixed Greens, Sweet Onions, Cherry tomatoes, Shaved Grana Padano
FS Insalata Di Cesare
Romaine, Housemade Dressing, Anchovies, Croutons, Shaved Grana Padano
FS Insalata Di Spinaci
Baby Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Candied Walnuts, Crispy Pancetta, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Vinaigrette
FS Rollatini
Baked Sliced Eggplant, Stuffed with Fresh Ricotta, San Marzano Marinara, Basil
FS Antipasto Platter
Assortments of Cured Meats, Roasted Vegetables, Artisan Cheeses, Mixed Nuts
FS Meatballs (per Dozen)
per dozen
FS Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
FS Oven Roasted Potatoes
Italian Spices, Olive Oil
FS Broccoli Rabe
garlic, olive Oil, Red Chili Flakes
FS Cavoletti Di Bruxelles
brussel Sprouts, Honey, Crispy Pancetta
FS Cavolfiori
Roasted Cauliflower, Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, Caramelized Onions, Bread Crumbs
FS Fontina Potato Cakes
10 pieces
FS Focaccia Bread
FS Ziti Rigati Marinara
Housemade San Marzano Marinara
FS Ziti Rigati Pink Vodka Sauce
Tomato Cream, Basil
FS Ziti Rigati Bolognese
Traditional Beef Ragu, Pecorino Cheese
FS Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Homemade Potato Dumplings, Housemade Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella
FS Gnocchi Ai Quattro Formaggi
Housemade Potato Dumplings, Four Cheeses, Tomato Cream Sauce
FS Short Rib Gnocchi
Slow Braised Pulled Short Rib, Homemade Potato gnocchi, Parmigiano Reggiano
FS Rigatoni Cardinale
San Marzano Cream Sauce, Ground Italian Sausage, Pecorino
FS Orecchiette Alla Pugliese
Ground italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Pecorino Romano
FS Ricotta Ravioli
San Marzano Marinara, EVOO, Torn Basil (dozen)
FS Chicken Parmigiana
San Marzano Marinara, Narragansett Creamery Fresh Mozzarella
FS Chicken Piccata
Capers, Lemon, White Wine Sauce
FS Chicken Marsala
Roasted Mushrooms, Sweet-Marsala Demi Glaze
FS Salmone
Scottish Black Pearl Salmon, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
FS Lasagna Napoletana
Fresh pasta Sheets, San Marzano Marinara, Braised Ground Beef, Narragansett Creamery Fresh Mozzarella
FS Eggplant Parmigiana
Baked Eggplant, Narragansett Creamery fresh Mozzarella, San Marzano Marinara
FS Marinara
FS Bolognese
FS Pink Vodka Sauce
FS Cannoli
Traditional Cannoli, Housemade Cream. Crushed Pistachios, Candied Orange, Chocolate Chip
FS Tiramisu
Espresso Soaked Ladyfingers & Mascarpone
FS Budino Di Pane
Housemade Golden Raisin Bread Pudding